by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Virginia Tech as a strong choice for general psychology, coming in at #33 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 33 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia | 5 of 36 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general psychology at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 256 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 256 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Virginia Tech holds a strong position among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $47,097 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, general psychology students accumulate a median of $22,151 in student loans. This is lower than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Virginia Tech conferred 256 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 3 |
